Laws and Regulations Committee Update – May 18 – 19, 2020
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Pesticide Registration Review:
- Interim Decisions and Case Closures for Several Pesticides
Filed on: 05/18/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2020
FR Document: 2020-10753 PDF 6 Pages (146 KB) Permalink
- Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Re-opening of Comment Period
Filed on: 05/18/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2020
FR Document: 2020-10751 PDF 3 Pages (80.3 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 05/15/2020 | KORE ORGANIC | Watermelon CBD oil tincture | Drugs, | Contains lead | Summitt Labs |
| 05/15/2020 | Wegmans | Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared Milk | MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA INC. |
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 874 | Corn protein | Apr 29, 2020 | At the notifier’s request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF)8 (44 KB) |
HHS/NTP
ICCVAM Public Forum – May 21, 2020
FSIS
Notices
May 15, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS Posts After-Action Review Report for Foodborne Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak
- FSIS Posts Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella
- FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- FSIS Posts Next Set of Establishment-Specific Datasets
OMB/OIRA
| AGENCY: USDA-AgSEC | RIN: 0503-AA65 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program | ||
| STAGE: Final Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 05/05/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 05/15/2020 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
@SecretarySonny
- This is a proud moment for America — it’s actually the best of what we do in bringing folks together to help feed people in need while at the same time supporting our producers and suppliers. Cc: @Coastal_Sunbelt, @IvankaTrump, @GovLarryHogan
- RT @IvankaTrump: Farmers feed America! The $3 Billion Farmers to Families Food Box Program launched today will ensure that food that might have gone to waste will now go to those in need! Fresh produce/meat will be packed into boxes & delivered to food banks + non profits nationwide
- As our nation reopens and people return to work, we want to continue to be flexible since there is not a one size fits all approach to feeding kids. That’s why we are paving the way for meals for kids to continue through summer. More HERE: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/05/15/usda-extends-flexibilities-paves-way-meals-kids-continue-through …
- RT @NPRbusiness: USDA Secretary Says Despite Plant Closures, He Does Not Anticipate Food Shortages https://t.co/JyKOQhBeKv
@USDA_AMS
- Thank you to our Farmers to Families Food Box suppliers hard at work procuring food & moving it safely to communities in need. “Our growers and especially the folks at Food Forward are excited. This program will impact thousands of lives in a very positive way.” @4EARTHFARMS
@US_FDA
- Interested in making your own homemade cosmetics? Here’s what you need to know before selling homemade cosmetics: https://go.usa.gov/xvE3e
May 19, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Food Labeling Regulations
Filed on: 05/19/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/20/2020
FR Document: 2020-10824 PDF 8 Pages (39.6 KB) Permalink
- Prior Notice of Imported Food
Filed on: 05/19/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/20/2020
FR Document: 2020-10825 PDF 7 Pages (96.1 KB) Permalink
FDA
COVID-19 Supply Chain Update: Importation of Vital Food and Medical Products
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup May 18, 2020
AMS
FNS
USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Colorado, Missouri, and Wyoming
CSPI
Jerold R. Mande Named Senior Advisor at CSPI
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Good to see ‘food safety culture’ advancing as a credible, subset of the profession. Having led food safety in some very large organizations, to me, the soft-stuff (culture) is still the hard stuff to advancing food safety. #foodsafetyculture https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/05/iafp-explores-food-safety-culture-in-series-of-webinars-with-expert-panels/
@SecretarySonny
- Happening soon! Tune in at 8pm ET to @OfficialRFDTV for a Rural Town Hall where we will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to meat processing plants, worker safety measures, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Farmers to Families Food Box Program, and more.
- RT @WhiteHouse: Through @USDA‘s “Farmers to Families” Food Box program, certain distributors will allocate food from small, regional farms to nonprofits and faith-based groups! More from the program’s launch with @IvankaTrump and @SecretarySonny in West Wing Reads: http://45.wh.gov/qPpLTE
@FDAfood
- Canned goods in your pantry? Don’t forget to clean lids before opening canned goods. More food safety tips here: https://go.usa.gov/xvDAu
- Wash fruits and veggies under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking! https://go.usa.gov/xV3yV
- #FoodSafety questions during #COVID? Call our food safety experts for help 888-SAFE-FOOD. We’re open M-F 10am-4pm EST or contact us on-line https://go.usa.gov/xvuYd
- Have you seen an “ugly” fruit or vegetable all alone in the corner? The next time you do, pick it up! “Ugly” fruits and vegetables may have physical imperfections, but are safe to eat, nutritious, and delicious.